Hall of Fame Professional Boxer. Considered by many as being one of the greatest Light-Heavyweight boxer in the sport's history, he was the former World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1968 until 1974. Initially a football player during his high school years, Foster (Born Robert Lloyd Foster) first made a name for himself in boxing as an amateur while serving with the United States Air Force. He also served with the Bernalillo Sheriff's Department, thus receiving his nickname "The Deputy Sheriff." After turning professional in 1961, he earned a chance at a world title seven years later and only needed four rounds to dispatch champion Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 1968. Over the next six years, Foster dominated his weight division. Attempts to move up to Heavyweight met with disaster as he was knocked out by Joe Frazier in 1970 and Muhammad Ali in 1972. Among Foster's notable wins include knockouts over British champion Chris Finnegan (1972 Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine) and veteran Mike Quarry. He retired in 1974 with after compiling a 56 win (46 knockouts), 8 loss and 1 drawn record. He attempted a comeback in 1978 but after suffering two defeats, he retired for good. After leaving boxing, he worked as a detective in the Albuquerque-area. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Foster earned a placing on Ring Magazine's Top 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time List and received third place on their Greatest Light-Heavyweights of All-Time list.
Hall of Fame Professional Boxer. Considered by many as being one of the greatest Light-Heavyweight boxer in the sport's history, he was the former World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1968 until 1974. Initially a football player during his high school years, Foster (Born Robert Lloyd Foster) first made a name for himself in boxing as an amateur while serving with the United States Air Force. He also served with the Bernalillo Sheriff's Department, thus receiving his nickname "The Deputy Sheriff." After turning professional in 1961, he earned a chance at a world title seven years later and only needed four rounds to dispatch champion Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 1968. Over the next six years, Foster dominated his weight division. Attempts to move up to Heavyweight met with disaster as he was knocked out by Joe Frazier in 1970 and Muhammad Ali in 1972. Among Foster's notable wins include knockouts over British champion Chris Finnegan (1972 Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine) and veteran Mike Quarry. He retired in 1974 with after compiling a 56 win (46 knockouts), 8 loss and 1 drawn record. He attempted a comeback in 1978 but after suffering two defeats, he retired for good. After leaving boxing, he worked as a detective in the Albuquerque-area. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Foster earned a placing on Ring Magazine's Top 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time List and received third place on their Greatest Light-Heavyweights of All-Time list.
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